MEP Manager

C.D. Smith Construction; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

C.D. Smith Construction is seeking an MEP Manager to lead preconstruction, design and construction of MEPFP systems for our projects in Wisconsin. This role focuses on delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical and plumbing work on time and within budget.

You will guide budgets, system selections, value engineering, coordination with design teams and subcontractors, and ensure seamless handoffs to the PM/VDC group while maintaining schedules and design integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of MEP design or design-built PM experience with mechanical/electrical/plumbing.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEPFP preconstruction, design and construction activities to ensure quality.
• Assist with early MEPFP budgets and system selections.
• Develop project MEPFP scopes and responsibility matrices.
• Review subcontractor proposals and change orders.
• Guide value engineering to maintain budget and schedule.
• Lead MEPFP subcontractor scoping and award recommendations.
• Identify early procurement items and expedite releases to maintain schedule.

Skills

Plan interpretation

MEPFP knowledge

Value engineering

MS Office

Bluebeam

Coordination tools

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary/Objective

The MEP Manager leads MEPFP preconstruction, design, and construction activities ensuring that the highest quality of mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction work is in accordance with project specific cost and schedule requirements.

Essential Functions

• Position will be mainly office based with some field visits required to help manage C.D. Smith’s most complex projects.
• Assist preconstruction team with developing early MEPFP budgets and system selections.
• Develop project specific MEPFP scopes and responsibility matrixes.
• Secure and review subcontractor proposals and change orders
• Guide value engineering decisions to maintain budget and minimize scope impacts.
• Lead MEPFP subcontractor scoping and submit recommendations to award
• Identify early procurement items and guide expedited release process if required to maintain project schedule.
• Manage design constraint log to maintain design and project schedule.
• Participate in all design meetings through completion and assist with handoff to PM/VDC team to manage any outstanding constraints and clashes.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate MEPFP related activities through design, construction, commissioning, and Owner training.
• Establish design checkpoints and review for compliance, quality, and scope accuracy.
• Manage MEPFP budgets and provide periodic cost updates including review and justification of any cost changes.
• Assist with developing phasing plans and construction sequencing.
• Mediate conflicts relating to MEPFP trades.
• Leverage relationships for client / owner involvement and business advancement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field. Or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. Electrical or healthcare experience preferred.
• 5+ years of MEP design or design-built PM experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection construction procedures and practices
• Professional Engineering License Preferred But Not Required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to interpret plans, prints, specifications, schematics, and applicable codes associated with trade.
• Knowledge of MEPFP system types and historical pricing.
• Strong independent reviewer of drawings and specifications with ability to identify scope gaps and value engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and digital coordination tools
• Self-directed with strong problem solving, communication and leadership skills